HOLIDAYS in the Andalusian countryside

Spend your holidays in or around one of the ancient, whitewashed Andalusian villages, and experience the legendary Art of Living of the south.  Far from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism and pollution, the main traffic in our narrow and winding alleys is made up of mules and goats rather than cars and lorries.  Our landscapes are unspoiled, with as much as 18% of the region declared to be Nature Parks, and our ancient traditions are still alive and well.  The weather in autumn, spring, and even winter is dry, with daytime temperatures always between 15-20 degrees centigrade, and with over 300 days of sunshine per year in most parts of the region.  Travellers who bring their children will appreciate the warm welcome which Andalusians traditionally give to the little ones.

 As a rural tourist, you will thrill to the flight of an eagle as it circles over its prey;  you will learn what thyme, rosemary and oregano smell like when they come from the land rather than sprinkled out of a bottle or onto a pizza; you can listen to the burbling of water in a mountain stream, and even get a chance to milk a goat and make your own goat cheese, the old-fashioned way.

 The  RAAR - RED ANDALUZA DE ALOJAMIENTOS RURALES  (Andalusian Network of Rural Accommodation)  is a private, non-profit association of owners of Andalusian farm and country homes as well as family-run hotels and pensions, which have opened their doors to visitors.  We offer a wide choice of about 400 establishments, ranging from rustic cottages in the wilds, rooms with en suite facilities in a traditional hacienda, private rooms in quaint villages, as well as country homes and even the fascinating "troglodyte homes" (caves).  We also represent hostels for groups and basic camping facilities on farms.

PLEASE NOTE:  All information on the lodgings is provided by the owners, and the possibility of modifications and typing mistakes  must be allowed for.  You should reconfirm information on the facilities and prices when you request your booking.  Booking agreements are always established directly between client and owner, and the Reservation Center can only act on the owner's behalf for informative and administration purposes.